Is February a good month to surf Tamarindo?

February is outside Tamarindo's main surf season (May–November), so surf is less reliable, though it can still work on the right day.

How warm is the sea in Tamarindo in February?

About 28°C on average, which calls for boardshorts or a rash vest.

What is the weather like in Tamarindo in February?

Air temperature averages 28°C, with about 0.1 mm of rain per day and average winds of 22 km/h.

Surf Tamarindo in February

Surfing Tamarindo in February: outside the main surf season, air around 28°C, sea around 28°C, 0.1 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: boardshorts or a rash vest.

Surf season

Off-season

Air temperature

28°C

Sea temperature

28°C

Rain

0.1 mm/day

Wind

22 km/h avg

Average wave height

1.3 m (4 ft)

Big days (top 10%)

1.6 m (5 ft)+

Swell period

13 s

Main swell direction

From SSW (203°)

What to wear: with the sea around 28°C in February, expect boardshorts or a rash vest.

Surf size in Tamarindo in February

Offshore of Tamarindo, waves in February average 1.3 m (4 ft), below the year-round average of 1.3 m — the 7th biggest month of the year. One hour in ten is 1.6 m (5 ft) or bigger. The dominant swell runs at about 13 seconds from the SSW.

These are open-ocean figures from 10 years of hourly wave data, not a beach forecast: a sheltered break will be smaller, an exposed reef or point can be bigger.

February in the context of Tamarindo's surf season

Tamarindo's main surf season runs May–November. February is outside it.

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Frequently asked questions

Is February a good month to surf Tamarindo?: February is outside Tamarindo's main surf season (May–November), so surf is less reliable, though it can still work on the right day.
How warm is the sea in Tamarindo in February?: About 28°C on average, which calls for boardshorts or a rash vest.
What is the weather like in Tamarindo in February?: Air temperature averages 28°C, with about 0.1 mm of rain per day and average winds of 22 km/h.